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Combine Demolition Derby in Eastern Washington

The Lind Lions Club Combine Demolition Derby is just about as epic as it sounds. During the event drivers smash multi-ton machines against competitors until only one machine remains. The teams compete for a prize purse of $10,000.

Driver Eric Labes goes airborne in his multi-ton farming combine "Beaver Commander" during the 27th annual Lind Lions Club Combine Demolition Derby in Adams County. During the event drivers smash the multi-ton machines against competitors until only one machine remains. The teams compete for a $10,000 purse during the annual fundraiser. Lind, in Adams County, is a small community set amid the vast wheat fields of Eastern Washington. Photographed on Saturday, June 14, 2014.

Drivers are about to collide during the 27th annual Lind Lions Club Combine Demolition Derby in Adams County. During the event drivers smash the multi-ton machines against competitors until only one machine remains.

Frank Bren, of Lind, tries to drive his steaming and damaged... Photo-6464509.88017 - Times Union

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Race official Dick Hemore arranges flags before a grain truck race. The grain truck races were almost as exciting as the main demolition derby event as some trucks became tangled and some even fell apart during their heat.

Diver Eric Labes, center, is greeted by crew members after splitting first place with competitor Palmer Phillips of "The honey Badger" combine. The pair danced around the arena after destroying all competitors. The round was finally called by judges.